8-Year-Old Dante Finds Forever Family After Adoption

Dante's Journey to Adoption

• 💖 A year and a half after first being featured as a Wednesday's Child, 8-year-old Dante has found his forever family.
• 🌟 Dante, who has cerebral palsy and uses a wheelchair, was introduced to the world in June 2024.

A Mother's Love and Support

• 💌 Kim Clifton saw Dante's story on the WFAA news channel and felt compelled to adopt him.
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Clifton adopted Dante as a single parent in June 2025, exactly one year after his initial feature.
• 🤝 She highlights the amazing village of support she has, making her feel not alone in parenting.

Dante's Joyful Life

• 😄 Dante's smile and giggle were what initially drew Kim to him; he is described as very social.
• 🏈 He actively participates in life, playing on a community pee-wee football team and wanting to play again next year.
• 🏆 Dante achieved the principal's award in his school for the first nine weeks.
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 He remains connected with his biological siblings.
• ✨ Dante continues to bring joy to his adoptive mother and everyone around him, fulfilling his wish for a family.

A Chosen Child

• 🌟 Dante was not just adopted but chosen by his adoptive mother.
• 💖 His adoptive mother states, "He means the world to me."